Is Tony Vitello the Guy?

Habeus procurator? Our failed Catholics ponder the possibility of the Giants hiring Tony Vitello as the next San Francisco Giants manager. Is a college coach qualified? What does Buster Posey see in Vitello? Can Buster close the deal?

On the cocktails side of things, Matthew is drinking while Ben is drinking Gimletarita Recipes below.

Gotham Grog

• 1 oz Planteray 3 Stars
• 1/2 oz Appleton Estate Signature
• 1/4 oz Planteray Xayamaca
• 1/2 Lime Juice
• 1 oz Spiced Demerara Syrup (cinnamon & cloves)
• 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1 oz Pomegranate Juice
• 1 oz Hibiscus Tea (Strong)
• 2-3 Dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
• Add all ingredients to a large rocks glass. Add ice. Stir for 10-20 seconds to chill. Garnish with a bit of freshly grated nutmeg.

Gimletarita

• 1 1/2 oz London Dry Gin
• 1/2 oz Cointreau (or other orange liqueur)
• 3/4 oz Fresh squeezed lime juice from limes picked by Greg from his tree
• 3/4 oz Simple syrup
• Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass and garnish with a lime wheel.